Accountancy Graduate Apprentice (Edinburgh)

lloyds banking group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK financial institution is offering an Accountancy apprenticeship in Edinburgh. The role involves rotating through various finance sectors, providing hands-on learning while maintaining a salary and supporting degree programs. Ideal candidates will need specific academic qualifications and the ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Flexible benefits

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old by February 2027.
• You need National 5 in Maths and English with grades A–C.
• You need 4 Highers at grades BBCC, including Maths at grade B.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Finance and understand key business areas.
• Collect and analyze financial data to support decision-making.
• Develop financial reports and conduct budget forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

National 5 in Maths and English

4 Highers at grades BBCC with Maths at grade B

Job description

Overview

End Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025. Duration: 5 years. Salary: £26,500. Location: Edinburgh. Start: Early September 2026. Qualifications: MAcc Accountancy with Edinburgh Napier University. You’ll also become a Chartered Accountant with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

We support flexible working and hybrid working options. This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh with an expectation to work from the primary office throughout the programme. The hybrid policy requires office attendance at least two days per week during the programme, and apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling‑in period.

Important information: You must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. The visa status must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship (up to five years). We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for Skilled Worker visas for these roles due to salary requirements. If applicable, consider other vacancies.

Job Description

Shape the numbers. Break the mould. At Lloyds Banking Group, Finance is about making things happen. If you’re one of our Accountancy apprentices, you’re driving the business and shaping decisions from day one.

You will rotate through Finance and beyond to see how we run the organisation. You could be involved in:

• Keeping us on track in Core Finance with monthly reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Spotting the fine print in Audit & Assurance to ensure accuracy.
• Being a safety net in Risk & Governance.
• Plotting strategic moves in Strategic Business Management.
• Steering the money in Taxation & Treasury.
• Working with other business areas to understand how we Help Britain Prosper.
• Collecting stories, skills and lifelong professional connections along the way.

This is hands‑on learning, not passive observation. You’ll forecast performance, produce key reports, analyse risk, advise on investments, and solve complex problems with multi‑skilled teams. You’ll gain a 360° view of how finance powers the Group and develop collaboration, communication and influencing skills.

You’ll master creating, verifying and reviewing accurate, timely financial information and gain exposure to data analytics and next‑gen reporting tools.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide opportunities to demonstrate capability early in the programme.

Your Future and Funding

We’ll cover the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn, with the opportunity to earn a fully funded master’s degree in accountancy and become a Chartered Accountant. By the end, you’ll have the skills and qualifications to advance your career in Finance and beyond.

Salary: fixed apprenticeship salary with potential re‑grading after completion; benefits package available.

Requirements

What you’ll need

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027.
• National 5 at grades A–C in Maths and English (obtained).
• 4 Highers at grades BBCC, one of which must be Maths at grade B. These grades can be predicted, but any offer is conditional on achieving them.

Scottish Government funding eligibility criteria apply for the Graduate Apprenticeship, including residency in Scotland and UK residence history requirements. If not based in Scotland, consideration can be given to the Accounting & Finance Degree Apprenticeship in Bristol and West Yorkshire.

For more information, visit the Scottish Government funding page (link not included in this refined version).

Locations and Working Arrangements

This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh. The role requires working from the primary office. If your commute is long, relocation is advised to ensure attendance in line with contractual and hybrid expectations.

Benefits

• Generous pension contribution up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Flexible benefits to suit lifestyle
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Closing date to apply: 11 November 2025. Applications may close earlier if interests are high. For recruitment questions, contact [e-mail].

At Lloyds Banking Group, our purpose is to help Britain prosper. We pursue a values‑led, inclusive culture where every colleague has the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute.